Become a Member

Join Discovery World today, and enjoy benefits all year long. Take your adventures in innovation and technology to a whole new level.

With all of our memberships you’ll receive free admission, program discounts, special members-only events, and more! Members also enjoy FREE access to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab every weekend of the year!

Your membership with Discovery World also entitles you to free general admission to more than 300 science centers and museums worldwide through the reciprocal admission program with the Association of Science – Technology Centers (ASTC). Some restrictions apply – please visit DiscoveryWorld.org or contact the Membership Department for more details.

Please note, due to ASTC distance restrictions, reciprocity does not apply toward admission at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Please see the ASTC List for an explanation of exclusions or contact the Membership Department for more details.

Having trouble deciding between a Family and Family Plus Membership, read our blog post:

Advance notice of upcoming events, classes, and special membership days

Flat rate parking in our underground garage

Exclusive viewing and building access for Summerfest Big Bang & US Bank July 3rd fireworks

FREE Halloween Members Night event

Discount on purchases at the Discovery World Learning Shop and DK Express by Bartolotta’s café.

Express check-in at the Membership Desk with Membership Card and photo ID.

Reciprocal admission to over 300 science and technology centers throughout the world, including the Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, and The Adler Planetarium in Chicago (some restrictions apply – please see the ASTC List for restrictions or contact the Membership Department for more details.)

General Memberships

Individual – $50Admission for one adult cardholder

Dual – $75Admission for up to two named adult cardholders

Family – $115Admission for up to two named adults and all children 17 & under who reside in the same household

Family Plus – $145Family level membership and one (1) additional named caregiver/adult child (for admission with children when cardholders are not present) or one (1) guest attending with at least one (1) cardholder

Grandparents – $115Admission for up to two grandparents and all grandchildren 17 & under (grandchildren need not reside with grandparents)

Grandparents Plus – $145Grandparents level membeship plus one (1) additional named caregiver (for admission with grandchildren when cardholders are ot present) or one (1) guest attending with at least one (1) cardholder

General Campaign

Discovery World is Milwaukee’s premier non-profit science and technology center for families that offers fun and educational activities through unique, interactive exhibits and exciting educational labs and programs.
We rely on generous community partners and individuals to provide more than $2 million in annual financial support. Your gift will ensure we can continue to provide exciting experiences and educational programs for Milwaukee, the region, and the state of Wisconsin.

Steve Atwell Memorial Youth Scholarship

Steve Atwell was a vibrant presence at Discovery World, where he spent more than 14 years as the Director of Development. Inspired by Steve’s commitment to Discovery World and to Milwaukee youth, the Steve Atwell Memorial Youth Scholarship was created.
When fully funded, this endowment will ensure that young people in our community can continue to find enrichment and inspiration at Discovery World regardless of their financial status. These funds give unrestricted and personalized access of our STEM programs, camps, research, labs, staff, and collaborative partners to our area’s youth.